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End Procrastination: Tip #2 (reading time 2 min.)
Mary Boza Crimmins Mary Boza Crimmins

End Procrastination: Tip #2 (reading time 2 min.)

Tip # 2 Distinguish between the elephants and the fleas

Of course, you can distinguish between elephants and fleas. Elephants are majestic 10,000-pound awe-inspiring creatures; whereas, fleas are one-ounce annoying pests. Yet, we often don’t approach life as if we can tell the difference.

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LABOR DAY: Brief points on the history, predictions, and effects of the American workweek (reading time: 5 min.)
Mary Boza Crimmins Mary Boza Crimmins

LABOR DAY: Brief points on the history, predictions, and effects of the American workweek (reading time: 5 min.)

Saturday. 6:24 a.m. My first thought: “I’m off today.” My next thoughts leapt straight to my to-do list. Laundry, yuck! Grocery shop, oh no! Vacuum, maybe? Catch up on my previous workweek, UGH! I’m feeling ambitious, so I’ll throw in an hour workout to make up for not exercising enough Monday - Friday. Hmm? The common theme, as you can discern, is work.

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5 tips to bonding generations in the workplace (reading time: 12 min.)
Mary Boza Crimmins Mary Boza Crimmins

5 tips to bonding generations in the workplace (reading time: 12 min.)

Returning to the physical workplace has its bonuses: reconnecting with friends, collaborating with colleagues, and even sharing about weekend escapades on a Monday morning. Nevertheless, proximity to others sometimes involves interpersonal conflict, and the generation gap can be one cause. Here’s a refresher on closing the gap and achieving more synergy within your team. (This is the article in its entirety. Each tip is also available as a separate blog and, hence a shorter read.)

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5 tips to bonding generations in the workplace (reading time: 5 min.)
Mary Boza Crimmins Mary Boza Crimmins

5 tips to bonding generations in the workplace (reading time: 5 min.)

Returning to the physical workplace has its bonuses: reconnecting with friends, collaborating with colleagues, and even sharing about weekend escapades on a Monday morning. Nevertheless, proximity to others sometimes involves interpersonal conflict, and the generation gap can be one cause. Here’s a refresher on closing the gap and achieving more synergy within your team.

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It’s in the details (reading time: 4 min.)
Mary Boza Crimmins Mary Boza Crimmins

It’s in the details (reading time: 4 min.)

Upbeat and service-oriented are the vibes you get from Elijah Pedone, owner of A Brilliant Finish Mobile Detailing (ABF). Pedone, who is also a drummer, understands that in small business ownership, just as in music, it is essential to be in rhythm.

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